# Gilded Thrill Rides A Golden Royal Roller Coaster Has Been Given to Will and Kate By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-05-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-royal-roller-coaster References: [newslite](http://newslite.tv/2011/04/27/royal-wedding-gift-golden-roll.html) & [altontowers](http://www.altontowers.com/) Gift-giving can result in some rather unusual presents, but would you believe that Prince William and Kate Middleton have been presented with a golden royal roller coaster for their exclusive use? It's true: The management at Alton Towers Resort has manufactured the Royaller-Coaster carriage for a [thrill ride](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch) called THI3TEEN, with a gold-plated 20-square-meter exterior. Twenty-four carats adorns the palatial coaster car, making it an incredibly valuable piece of [amusement park equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seatonwheels). The [golden coach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-charles-iii-teddy-bear-l) will be stored away safely and securely, only to be installed on the tumultuous tracks when the royal couple come to visit the U.K. theme park. Given as a symbol of marriage -- especially with reference to the regal responsibilities the couple will carry -- the opulent golden royal roller coaster has such ups and downs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Golden Roller Coasters:** The trend of creating roller coasters with gold-plated exteriors presents an opportunity for luxury amusement parks to attract high-end clientele. - **Exclusive Gifts:** The trend of giving extravagant, one-of-a-kind gifts like a golden roller coaster provides an opportunity for luxury brands to create unique and memorable experiences for their clients. - **Symbolic Presentations:** The trend of presenting symbolic gifts, like the golden royal roller coaster, opens up opportunities for businesses to create custom-made products that reflect the values and significance of special occasions or events. ### Where This Applies - **Amusement Parks:** The amusement park industry can embrace the trend of golden roller coasters to create high-end attractions that cater to wealthy and discerning customers. - **Luxury Brands:** Luxury brands can capitalize on the trend of exclusive gifts by offering personalized and extravagant items that cater to affluent individuals seeking unique experiences. - **Custom Manufacturing:** The custom manufacturing industry can tap into the trend of symbolic presentations by creating bespoke and meaningful products that align with the values and significance of special occasions or events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gravy-Themed Roller Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-gravy.md) - [Pearl-Themed Droptop Coaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boat-tail-1.md) - [Luxe King-Honoring Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coronation-cake.md) - [Limited-Edition Coronation Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coronation-doughnuts.md) - [Inverted Roller Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-gardens.md) - [Royalty-Themed Tea Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-afternoon-tea.md) - [Rollercoaster Mascot Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legoland-windsor.md) - [Opera VR Rollercoasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eurosat-coastiality-the-phantom-of-the-opera.md) - [Gold-Plated Carrots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-carrot.md)